JOSH Kennedy's bid to play in West Coast's season-opening blockbuster against Sydney appears on track after an impressive return to training from surgery on his right ankle.

The dual Coleman medallist has been sidelined from the Eagles' main sessions since going under the knife in December but showed strong progress during a 90-minute skills hit-out at Subiaco Oval on Tuesday.

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Kennedy had no issues kicking on both feet, jumping for marks, changing direction or running around the boundary, and still has nearly four weeks up his sleeve before West Coast hosts the Swans on March 25 at Optus Stadium.

Star defender Jeremy McGovern was also back on the track after copping a high bump from Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray during Sunday's JLT Community Series clash.

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But midfield recruit Brendon Ah Chee was spotted on crutches after rolling his ankle, while Nic Naitanui and Willie Rioli also didn't take part in the session.

Naitanui is targeting the Eagles' official pre-season game against Fremantle on March 11 at Joondalup for his comeback from 18 months on the sidelines after his knee reconstruction.

Rioli suffered some bruising and fluid in his knee after copping a knock during AFLX nearly two weeks ago and is in doubt for this Sunday's scratch match against the Dockers at Subiaco Oval. 

Coach Adam Simpson declared the 22-year-old needed to train "all week" to play against Freo.  

However, Rioli is certain he will be fit for the second JLT Community Series clash with the Dockers the following weekend.  

Key defender Eric Mackenzie is still absent from the main training group as he battles stress fractures in both feet and won't start running until the pain subsides, with a return date unknown.

Meanwhile, the WAFC has confirmed this Sunday's practice match between the Eagles and Dockers will be closed to supporters.

"Unfortunately, Subiaco Oval is in the process of being decommissioned as a public venue, including the removal of catering equipment and other public amenities, and therefore is not in the position of being able to host the number of fans expected to want to attend the match," the WAFC statement said. 

"The potential for providing the amenities required to host football fans at the match were explored by the two clubs and the WAFC, however cost considerations proved too high."